All Benefits technology articles – Page 10
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Case StudiesSantander supports employees with inclusive parental leave policies
Banking organisation Santander offers a variety of support for its 19,800 UK employees to ensure its parental support offering is inclusive to all.As part of its parental leave policy, Santander provides up to 52 weeks of maternity, primary carer and adoption leave, regardless of how long an employee has been ...
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AnalysisHow to ensure parental leave policies are inclusive
Employers should start by exploring what potential and current employees are looking for in an inclusive parental leave policy.The use of gender inclusive language in parental leave policies helps to avoid primary caregiver assumptions and ensures all employees feel included.Regularly reviewing policies and seeking employee feedback are also important actions ...
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ArticleDocklands Light Railway employees strike over pay
Credit: Tupungato / Shutterstock.comWorkers employed by contractors Keolis Amey Docklands that work on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) have commenced strike action over a pay dispute.Keolis Amey Docklands has a contract with Transport for London (TfL) for operating the DLR.Members of union The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport ...
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ArticleRevolution Bars Group implements suicide prevention and mental health tool
Bars and pubs operator Revolution Bars Group has installed a suicide and mental health prevention tool across all its internal computer networks to strengthen its commitment to supporting its employees.All staff accounts and computers that use the group’s internal wi-fi network will be protected by the R;pple tool, which automatically ...
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ArticleWhataburger employees use TikTok to communicate about lost phone
Credit: Barre Kelley / Shutterstock.comSomething for the weekend: Several Whataburger employees came up with an inventive way of communicating with a customer who left her phone in their restaurant: uploading a video of themselves onto her TikTok account.The video, which has now gone viral with more than two million views ...
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Supplier articleTHE ART OF REWARDING YOUR PEOPLE AT CHRISTMAS
Something they want, something they need, give them a treat, and watch your business succeed. There’s an art to rewarding your people in a way they’ll truly appreciate and remember whilst making it sustainable for you. Did you know that we’re one of the leading UK digital ...
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Article87% of employers have heard wellbeing concerns from staff
The majority (87%) of organisations have been approached by an employee in the past 12 months to discuss concerns relating to their wellbeing, according to new research from Mintago.The fintech startup surveyed 503 senior managers within UK-based organisations in both the public and private sector, and found that mental health ...
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ArticleNHS Scotland launches menopause and menstrual health policy
NHS Scotland has introduced a menopause and menstrual health workplace policy in order to create an environment where its female employees feel confident in raising health issues.The policy, which applies to all employees, bank, agency and sessional workers, reflects recommendations from a study of NHS employees by Professor Kathleen Riach, ...
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Article82% of employers introduced support for World Menopause Day
Employee Benefits poll: 82% of organisations introduced support or initiatives to mark World Menopause Day (18 October), according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.Employers responded that they had implemented other types of support or initiatives to commemorate World Menopause Day, such as a dedicated menopause policy and an employee ...
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Supplier articleHow to measure the impact of your mental health initiatives
Measuring the impact of mental health initiatives is crucial because it allows you to show your genuine commitment to employee wellbeing and understand the tangible outcomes. Taking the time to measure your wellbeing policies properly will help you to fine-tune strategies, offer sincere support to your workforce ...
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Article55% believe advancing technology is transforming how HR teams operate
More than half (55%) of UK HR professionals believe that advancing technology is transforming the way HR teams operate and deliver in their role, according to research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).The professional body for HR and people development's People profession 2023: UK and Ireland survey ...
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ArticleInsight Enterprises certified as great place to work
Credit: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.comGlobal technology firm Insight Enterprises has received Great Place to Work certifications across Austria, Belgium, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the UK.Established by Great Place to Work, certifications are determined through a two-step process: its trust index survey and a workplace questionnaire. Based on independent analysis ...
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Case StudiesWilson James ensures staff are aware of support available through voluntary benefits
Wilson James, a professional services and skilled labour firm for the security, logistics, aviation and technology sectors, has embedded raising awareness of its voluntary benefits provision from the very start of its employees’ career journeys, and even during the recruitment process.The firm has nearly 6,000 employees working in more than ...
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Supplier articleEmployers Urged to Fight Homelessness After 18% Rise in Rough Sleeping: Join the Webinar and Empower your People to Fight Homelessness this Winter
Crisis and Homeless Oxfordshire are collaborating with volunteering and eco-action platform OnHand for a webinar on November 9th at 11.30am after new government figures show an 18% increase in people sleeping on the streets. The webinar provides a unique opportunity for employers to engage their people in ...
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ArticleSixth form college staff accept pay rise
The National Joint Council for Sixth Form Colleges, which represents teachers working in sixth form colleges, has accepted a pay rise of 6.5% for the majority of staff.Following a consultation on the offer earlier this year with members of teaching union NASUWT, 92% of respondents stated they were in favour ...
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ArticleOxford PharmaGenesis accredited as menopause-friendly employer
Global healthscience consultancy Oxford PharmaGenesis has received menopause-friendly employer accreditation as part of its commitment to support its employees as their lives evolve.Established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, the accreditation recognises high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. To achieve it, employers are assessed by ...
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Supplier articleMENOPAUSE… EMPOWER WOMEN TO STAY IN THE JOBS THEY LOVE
It’s the time of year when we focus on the menopause. In truth, we should focus on it every day of the year. 8/10 menopausal women are in work, and we have a responsibility to provide the support they need. 10% of women leave work because of ...
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ArticleCottesmore School appoints AI principal headteacher
Something for the weekend: West Sussex private boarding school Cottesmore School has appointed an artificial intelligence (AI) bot principal headteacher.Don’t worry, you haven’t stepped into an episode of Black Mirror! The school worked with an AI developer to create Abigail Bailey, a bot to assist its human headteacher, Tom Rogerson.Abigail ...
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ArticleSainsbury’s commits to workplace menopause policy
Credit: Alex Yeung / Shutterstock.comSupermarket Sainsbury’s has committed to establishing a workplace menopause policy.The retailer has partnered with GenM, which was created to encourage businesses to recognise and respond to perimenopausal and menopausal womens' needs by co-founders Heather Jackson and Sam Simister. Its aim is to unite brands and organisations ...
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ArticleAvanti West Coast holds menopause awareness sessions
Train operator Avanti West Coast marked World Menopause Day on 18 October by hosting sessions and activities in the West Midlands to raise awareness of the effects of the menopause.Representatives from Avanti West Coast, its Gender Network and Network Rail held an event at Birmingham New Street station. Avanti discussed ...